White House

White House Warned of Fertilizer Crisis Impacting U.S. Farmers

Dan Economy, Fertilizer, Field Crops, Tariff, Trade

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a stark warning to the White House, highlighting the growing economic crisis facing corn producers across the country. In a formal letter, the NCGA detailed how rising fertilizer prices, compounded by low corn prices and trade uncertainty, are creating a dangerous situation for rural America. The letter states: “Unfortunately, the combination of …

cattle industry

Cattle Industry Reaction to USTR 301 Investigation of Brazil

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Export/Import, Instagram, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tariff, Trade

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unfair trade practices, with a sharp focus on agricultural products—especially beef. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin sat down with Kent Backus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to discuss the implications for the U.S. cattle industry and the broader …

Trump administration

Trump Administration Releases Info on Latest Trade Agreements

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

U.S. Advances Trade Relations with Europe, Japan, and Indonesia The Trump administration recently unveiled several international trade agreements, featuring notable developments for the U.S. agricultural sector. These deals—finalized with the European Union, Japan, and Indonesia—aim to bolster American exports, reduce trade deficits, and eliminate long-standing tariff and non-tariff barriers. Each agreement is strategically designed to create expanded market access for …

trade

Breaking Down Trade Deal Implications on Livestock Sector

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Export/Import, Instagram, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tariff, Trade

As global trade negotiations intensify, recent developments have stirred optimism across the U.S. livestock industry. Kent Backus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared insights into how emerging trade deals and impending tariff deadlines could reshape market access for American beef producers. Rising Pressure Ahead of August 1 Tariff Deadline According to Backus, a …

australia

Deeper Dive on Australia Opening Market to US Beef

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Tariff, Trade

A Long-Awaited Breakthrough for American Beef Producers Following last week’s landmark announcement that Australia will finally open its market to U.S. beef imports, Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), offered key insights into the development. This decision marks the resolution of a trade issue that has lingered for two decades, despite a …

Australian market

NCBA Calls Opening of Australian Market to US Beef a Win for Cattle Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is celebrating a major victory for American cattle producers following the reopening of the Australian market to U.S. beef exports. For the first time in two decades, Australia will allow imports of both fresh and frozen beef from the United States, marking a significant shift …

tariffs

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexican and European Imports

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

U.S. Trade Relations at Risk as August 1 Deadline Looms Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to two of the United States’ largest trading partners, threatening to impose a 30% tariff on imported goods from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, 2025. The announcement has sparked international concern and raised tensions as ongoing …

uncertainty

Uncertainty the Theme Amid Trade and Tariff Talks

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Tariff, Trade

Many agribusinesses are trying to manage around the uncertainty that comes with trade and tariff talks and AgNet Media sat down with David Magaña, Senior Analyst with Rabobank who shared his thoughts on the challenges that agriculture is currently facing amongst all of these negotiations. To listen to the full interview with David Magaña, check out the Ag Net News …

us beef

US Beef and Pork Exports Lower in April According to USMEF

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is reporting that the exports of US Beef and Pork in April trended lower than a year ago according to data from USDA. This decrease is largely due to the retaliatory duties imposed by China, in addition to China not renewing establishment registrations for cold storage facilities and beef plants in the US with …

us beef

USMEF Finds New Markets for Products Usually Exported to China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Industry, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Tariff, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) worked to find outlets for beef and pork products that would typically be exported to China. Due to steep Chinese retaliatory tariffs on US goods the US Meat Export Federation’s international offices worked together to identify new markets for beef and pork products that have typically been purchased by buyers in China. China retaliatory …